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Naturally precious | Clinically tested
When it comes to atopic dermatitis, watching your child experience the subtle wonders of nature gives way too often to worrying about how to manage discomfort. Clineral’s effective formula, rich in Dead Sea mineral extracts, offers gentle and loving care for your little one, effectively relieving the uncomfortable and unsightly irritations of the disorder – so that you can focus on what’s really important…
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- Clinically tested on atopic dermatitis-prone skin
- Ideal for reducing symptoms during light and medium flare ups
- Maintains resilient, symptom resistant skin during remissions
- Can be used as a complementary remedy in conjunction with atopic dermatitis medications
Atopic Dermatitis
Description
The most common form of the skin disorder known as eczema, characterized by areas of severe itching, redness, scaling, and loss of the surface of the skin Typically affects young children on the face and extensor surfaces of the arms and legs (elbow and knee sides) Older children and adults are usually affected on the sides of the neck and on the inside of the elbow and knee Frequently associated with other atopic (allergic) disorders, especially asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
Appearance
- Most often affects infants and young children
- In some instances, it may persist into adulthood or actually first show up later in life
- A large number of patients tend to have a long-term course with various flare ups and remissions
- Many children enter into a permanent remission phase when they get older, although their skin may remain somewhat dry and easily irritated
Symptoms
- Dry skin is a very common complaint and an underlying cause of some of the typical rash symptoms
- Skin becomes extremely itchy and inflamed, causing redness, swelling, cracking, weeping, crusting, and scaling
- When the rash has been present over a prolonged period, chronic changes may occur due to the constant scratching and rubbing
Treatment
- Moisturizing skin frequently can be very beneficial. Short lukewarm baths with the addition of emulsifying oils are recommended. Let the body dry naturally after bathing
- Apply an emollient all over the body while still wet, to seal in moisture and allow water to be absorbed through the skin stratum
- Topical steroids (hydrocortisone) in ointment form are currently the preferred treatment and are known to produce favorable responses. Steroids should be discontinued when lesions disappear and resumed when new patches arise.
- Immunomodulators – natural or synthetic substances that help regulate or normalize the immune system – have also been found to be effective
- Ultraviolet light therapy
- Soft, pure cotton fabrics are non-irritating and are recommended attire for sufferers of atopic dermatitis. Clothes should be washed in mild detergents only.
